Ridgewood: Police Blotter, April 15

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Ridgewood News compiles "Police Blotter" from information provided by area police departments. The information is released to the press at the discretion of the individual departments and may not represent the total scope of police activity. All persons are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. The Ridgewood Police Department asks that members of the public report all suspicious activity observed, as it occurs.

April 1: A Gateway Road resident reported that he found his car window broken and items stolen from the vehicle. The matter is under investigation by the Ridgewood Detective Bureau.

April 1: At 4:03 p.m., Patrolman Steven Shortway responded to Rite Aid Pharmacy on a report of a juvenile shoplifter in custody. The juvenile was released to his parents pending juvenile court action.

April 2: At 12:10 a.m., Patrolman Christopher Mormino responded to a motor vehicle accident on Garber Square. During the accident investigation, it was determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol, police said. Catherine P. Lynch, 23, of Westwood was arrested and charged with DWI and failure to maintain lane. She was released pending an appearance in Ridgewood Municipal Court.

April 5: At 2:34 a.m., Sgt. John Chuck conducted a motor vehicle stop on North Irving Street. During the stop, it was determined that the driver was impaired, police said. Jamison Seaman, 19, of Ridgewood was arrested and charged with DWI, failure to stop or yield, failure to exhibit documents and being under the influence of CDS. Seaman was released pending an appearance in Ridgewood Municipal Court.

April 5: A Phelps Road resident reported his vehicle was entered, but nothing was taken. The matter is under investigation by the Detective Bureau,

April 6: An Orchard Place resident reported that a GPS was stolen from a boat he had parked on his property. The matter is under investigation by the Ridgewood Detective Bureau.

• On Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Ridgewood Police Department will be participating in the DEA's National Take-Back Initiative. This program allows residents a safe and convenient way to dispose of unwanted, expired or unused prescription medication. Often, some of these medicines languish in the home and are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high - more Americans currently abuse prescription drugs than the number of those using cocaine, hallucinogens, heroin, and inhalants combined, according to the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Residents are asked to bring any unwanted, expired or unused prescription medication to the police department, located at 131 N. Maple Ave., and place them in the collection bin located near the police desk.